By Mike Rifkin Entering the third period of Game Six the New York Rangers trailed the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 and on the verge of having a game seven after having a 3-0 series lead. That’s when the longest tenured Ranger took over. Chris Kreider, the Rangers first round pick in 2009 had a third periodContinue reading “Chris’s Trick”
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DOLPHINS SCHEDULE RELEASE : 5 GAMES TO WATCH
BY MIKE RIFKIN The NFL has released the 2024-25 schedule. The Miami Dolphins started last season at 8-3 and finished 11-6 and lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC East should be fun with the Dolphins, Bills and Aaron Rodgers’ return shouldContinue reading “DOLPHINS SCHEDULE RELEASE : 5 GAMES TO WATCH”
What Is Goalie Interference?
By Mike Rifkin The Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game four of their Eastern Conference Semifinal to take a 3-1 series lead. The Panthers swept the two games in Boston. The Bruins were up 2-1 in the third period and with the Panthers on the power play, Panthers forward Sam Bennett (whoContinue reading “What Is Goalie Interference?”
Killing It
By Mike Rifkin The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 in Overtime to take a 3-0 series lead in the series. One of the big reasons the Rangers are having success is their special teams, but in particular their Penalty Kill. The Rangers penalty kill was third in the NHL during the regular season at 84.48%Continue reading “Killing It”
CH-CH-CHANGES
BY MIKE RIFKIN David Pastrnak scored 1:54 into overtime in Boston to propel the Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game seven of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the Leafs, it’s another first round exit and they have won ONE playoff series since 2004. Every yearContinue reading “CH-CH-CHANGES”
SNUBBED
BY MIKE RIFKIN On Friday the NHL announced the three finalists for the Jack Adams Trophy for coach of the year. The three finalists for the award are Rick Tocchet of the Canucks, Andrew Brunette of the Predators, and Rick Bowness of the Jets. Tocchet and Brunette are very deserving of their nominations, but BownessContinue reading “SNUBBED “
END OF AN ERA?
BY Mike Rifkin Monday night the Florida Panthers eliminated their in-state rivals the Tampa Bay Lighting from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 6-1 win in game 5. But that’s just one of the major storylines coming out of this game, the other happens on the other side of town. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos isContinue reading “END OF AN ERA? “
FIVE REASONS WHY : THE RANGERS SWEEP THE CAPS
BY MIKE RIFKIN The New York Rangers won the President’s Trophy as the best team in the NHL over the regular season, sometimes that doesn’t translate into playoff success look at the Bruins from last season. But the Rangers took care of business against a Washington Capitals team that they shouldn’t have overlooked. Here areContinue reading “FIVE REASONS WHY : THE RANGERS SWEEP THE CAPS”
Directionless
By Mike Rifkin The MLB season is in full swing, and while most fan bases have a belief that their respective team can reach the postseason, that’s not the case for one team. The White Sox have started the season 3-18 and things are not looking great on the South Side. The White Sox areContinue reading “Directionless “
NHL Playoff Players Under Pressure
By Mike Rifkin With the NHL regular season coming to an end and all the playoff teams being set. Here is a look at players under the spotlight this postseason. 3) Stuart Skinner – Oilers – What was said about Georgiev can also be said for Skinner. The Oilers and Avalanche both have generational playersContinue reading “NHL Playoff Players Under Pressure “
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